John Robert Brooks, 89, of Winnie, died Sunday, March 22, 2015, at The Arboretum of Winnie. He was born on January 6, 1926, in Desdemona, to Jeanie Mae Strange Brooks and John Clinton Brooks. John was a longtime resident of the area and retired from Exxon, in Monroe City, after thirty-eight years of service.

John graduated from Anahuac High School and was a United States Army and Navy veteran, having served during World War II. He was an avid deer hunter, who loved being outdoors.

Survivors include his sons, Johnny R. Brooks, Sr. and his wife, Cindy, of Stowell and Ronny Neal Brooks of Winnie; grandchildren, Johnny R. Brooks, Jr., Tanner Brooks, Ryan Neal Brooks, Brandy Simon, and R.J. Brooks.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jo Brooks, whom he married on October 9, 1947; brothers, Henry and Grennie; and sisters, Pearlie and Toottie.

A gathering of Mr. Brooks’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Winnie. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Brooks’ memory to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.